Madison, WI vs Parma, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Parma
82.7
#22 nationally
Parma leads in cost of living index (88 vs 109). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24.8 min). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $65,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Parma, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 82.7 (#22) |
| Population | 269,840 | 78,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $220,070 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $65,848 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.3 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+31.5 |
C
73.1 Score
Madison, WI
Education excellence on the isthmus
Median Home
$432,061
Population
269,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A-
Midwest
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B-
82.7 Score
Parma, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,070
Population
78,951
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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